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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1960
Page
1
Farmers in the Rock Island area prepare to start harvesting this week with a first crop and a second crop planned after the river rises. Garwood area gin brothers report early cotton yields look good though insect damage noted. Heavy yields predicted in some fields despite recent rains slowing activity.
Officers arrested two people after a burglary attempt at a Columbus washateria. Belts were cut from coin boxes but nothing was stolen. Chief Deputy Sheriff MH Bulter and deputies investigated and identified the suspects as Robert Wood and Debbie Ann Wood.
Church page will run every other week featuring non denominational paces tran sition, service list for Eagle Lake and nearby communities, and local church news. Sponsors include First National Bank Eva family Co. Benadier Beshane Albert's Storp Jonson's East Westers Auto Association Store and others.
The Eagle Lake City Council in regular session closed a hearing and adopted an ordinance setting a 1.50 tax rate per 100 value. It apportions funds for street improvements and authorizes liens for those paying assessments on time. Gravel work, a full-time maintainer, and roller rental for street program were approved.
Funeral services conducted Thursday at Une terméver Funeral Home Columbus for Mrs Julia Jenak who died Monday July 18 at 545 pm at her home near Eagle Lake. Her son Emil P Jenak lived with her. Rev Father Alex Kraus assisted.
Library reports a influx of memorials and other books during the month, including donations from local groups and individuals. Staff note varied topics and formats, with several significant acquisitions adding to the collection.
The Fagin Lake Chamber of Commerce launches a welcome program gifting certificates to newcomers. Five new recipients joined this week, raising participating merchants to 20, with Buttons and Rows joining latest. Recipients include Mr and Mrs Anderson, Mr and Mrs Vickers, Mr Gum, Mr and Mrs Martin, and Mr and Mrs Huser Smith.
Shell Oil announces completion of its No. 38 Pion Realty Co, part of a dual gas producer in the Sheridan field four miles southeast of Sheridan townsite. A second Shelly Oil Co well No. 2D near Eagle Lake begins Grilling, while Midwest Oil’s No. 1 T. PB Haley near Fagle Lake is planned for drilling. The Shell completion shows gas flow of 9 million cu ft per day from lower tubing with 46.2 gravity distillate and a 19,000 to 1 gas liquid ratio. upper tubing reports 18 million cu ft per day plus 67.9 gravity distillate.
Telecommunication offices announce the distribution of the 1960 telephone directories commencing Wednesday. Officials note regional coverage across local exchanges and urge residents to review listings for accuracy and updated numbers.
Otto P. Moore a long time county attorney in Colorado County died at Youens Hospital Wegmar Sunday afternoon after a lengthy illness He served as county attorney since 1885 until retiring March 1 this year Funeral services were held at Columbus Funeral Home with interment in Columbus Gold Fellows Rest Moore born August 21 1893 in Mt Enterprise to Dr Hy and Leone Moore He is survived by his wife two sons Otto P Moore Jr Gaines Moore two sisters Mrs Louise Nitchke and Mrs Ada Punsell and several relatives
Mrs Glenn Forseth daughter of Mrs Nicewander of Rock Island died suddenly Monday evening. Funeral services will be held at 5 pm Thursday July 23 at the Rock Island Methodist Church. Interment at Myrtle Cemetery. Survived by husband. two adopted children Eric Myren and Mary Ethelda. mother Mrs Nicewander. two brothers Leonard and Dan. Former Elaine Nicewander born and raised in Rock Island.
Little League managers report uniforms not turned in by some players. Those failing to return clean uniforms risk forfeiture of future participation in youth baseball programs. Unreturned items by the end-of-season banquet date forbid attendance. Uniforms may be left with team managers or at the Headlight office.
Brown and Root, Huston contractors, will carry out Eagle Lake street improvement work starting Monday. First, they lay large sewer lines to drain the northeast area, then curb and gutter, paving, and a seal coat on arteries paved in 1952. City officials seek citizen cooperation during the disruption.
Mrs. Melvin Heyden will open Buttons & Bows on McCarty Avenue next Monday. A formal opening is set for Saturday, August 6 with door prizes and free gifts for children. Assistants include Mrs. Margaret Corry and Mr. Anna Mae Rhodes.
The Eagle Jake All-Star Softball team will play its first game Thursday at 8 00 pm in El Campo. The El Campo team is expected to return the game Monday night. A strong squad is being assembled from nearby leagues with players including Auston Kingsley Jimmy Marquart Ben Cobb Walter Gersch Elmer Struss Mickey Koch Bruce Waddell John Brasher Ralph Gertson Johnny Gertson Roland Harpers contact Oscar Miller at the GP Store for tryouts.
Margaret Meitzen announces beginner and intermediate swimming classes at the Legion Pool starting August 4. Interested persons should contact her at the pool or at her home for details.
The youth baseball banquet is scheduled for Thursday August 4 at 7 30 PM at the Center. Parents attending may buy tickets for 1 60 at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Heait Building by Tuesday. Team managers and organizers urge attendance and plan programs for the summer season.
The City Council approved committees to draft two ordinances including a plumbing code and livestock rules for Eagle Lake. They discussed enforcement of stop signs at Walnut State and Wariswal Norris intersections and considered updating the livestock ordinance with League of Municipalities guidance. A survey of unsanitary sewer connections was authorized and a fogging test found 74 faulty sewer connections in a three block area.
Nine teams compete in District play for the Babe Ruth League with a path to state in Austin on August 1. Tonight at Wharton the Southern dirtkind All Stars meet North Havels All-Stars at 6 60 PM, with other games in Campo and El Campo. Consolations set for Friday, with finals Saturday, as winners advance toward the state tourney in Take Charles, La. Eagle Lake Lakers players Bill Lassie Crane, Charles Ray Altman, Paul Cordova, James Booker, and Leroy Drymalle are listed among southern division participants.
Colorado County Commissioners Court approves Mustang Tractor bid of 12000 for a diesel motor grader with attachment. Mustaffe’s bid was sole offer, with 13000 listed and 2000 trade in. The equipment goes to Commissioner W. Hahn for Precinct No. 1. The court also approves a 1747 payment to Bill Barta for work at the county convalescent home.
The Catholic Youth Council schedules a bake sale for Saturday to raise funds for parish activities and charitable outreach. Organizers urge community support and note proceeds will aid local programs and special projects.
The Garwood Lions Club will host a community benefit softball game against the Columbus Lions Club next Wednesday August 3 at 8 p.m. at Garwood High School field. Proceeds support the Community Livestock Shed a Garwood FFA project. Donations accepted at the speaker's stand.
Davitt R. Wintermann of Eagle Lake was re elected president of the American Fruit Growers Co operative Association for the tenth straight year at a board meeting in Lake Charles Louisiana January February 1950.
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